Ramsden, counsel proceeded, in formed the police and acted under their instructions, appearing to agree with all Thornton's schemes, while Lord Nuffield and his secretary were also informed.
Thornton, the court was told, wanted to induce Lord Nuffield to show him the Wingfield Hospital, this being the point when the motor magnate would be forced to enter a car. if necessary at the point of the pistol Thornton intended to disguise himself with a red wig, false eyebrows and moustache, and imitation gold fillings for his teeth.
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